The Capitol Steps
The musical and political satire troupe. 703/683-8330, www.capsteps.com
• Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays year-round. $35. 202/397-7328, 202/397-SEAT.
The Comedy Spot
Ballston Common Mall, Old Vic Arena, 4238 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. 703/294-LAFF, www.comedyindc.com
• Comedy Sportz D.C.: Teams of comedians battle each other in competitive improvisational comedy sketches. 8 p.m. Fridays, 7:30 p.m. Saturdays. $15.
• National College Comedy Competition Regional Semi-Final Match-up: George Washington University vs. University of Virginia. Doors 6 p.m., show 7 p.m. April 6. www.rooftopcomedy.com/events/college/schools/gwu
DC Comedy: 4 Now
Solly’s Tavern, 1942 11th St. NW at U Street. Shows 8 p.m. first and third Tuesday of each month. $5. See dccomedy4now.blogspot.com
• “Top Shelf.” Twice-monthly comedy showcase featuring Chris White, Jake Young, Brandon Ivey, John McBride, Larry Poon and Nick Turner, hosted by Aparna Nancherla.
The DC Improv
1140 Connecticut Ave. NW. 8:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 10:30 p.m. Sunday. 202/296-7008, www.dcimprov.com
• Eddie Gossling. April 3-6.
• Ben Bailey. April 9-13.
• The DC Improv Comedy School Cast. A night of improvisational comedy. April 15.
• The District’s Funniest College Competition 2008. The search for the funniest college returns. April 16.
• Judah Friedlander. April 17-20.
Lincoln Theatre
1215 U St. NW. 202/328-6000, 202/397-SEAT or ticketmaster.com
• “The First Amendment Stand-Up Comedy.” Live TV taping of three shows to be broadcast on Starz as part of the third season of “Martin Lawrence Presents 1st Amendment Stand-up,” premiering July 9. Host Doug Williams of “The Bernie Mac Show”; special guest DJ Biz Markie. Featuring Rickey Smiley, Joe Torry, Don “DC” Curry, Lavelle Crawford, Bruce Bruce, Deon Cole at 6:30, 8:15 and 10 p.m. April 3; Mike Epps, Kym Whitley, Will E. Rob, Rudy Rush, Gary Owen, Big Red Grant, A.G. White, Joe Clair at 7, 9 and 11 p.m. April 4; Memphis Red (aka Lester Bibbs), Shang, Lunell, Rodman, Roz G. at 5, 7, 9 and 11 p.m. April 5. April 3-5. $15. See www.1stamendmentstandup.com
Warner Theatre
13th and E streets NW. 202/397-SEAT, www.warnertheater.com
• Margaret Cho: The “Beautiful” Tour with Liam Sullivan and Kelly. The comedian, actress and cultural-political commentator. Mature audiences. 8 p.m. April 10; 7 and 10 p.m. April 11. $28.50-$45.50.
• An Evening With Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood. The stars of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” in an evening of improv comedy. 8 p.m. April 12. $40.75-$48.50.
Zig’s
4531 Duke St., Alexandria. 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. 703/823-2777.
• Comedy Zone featuring national comedians. Every Friday and Saturday.
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